Viruses are exceptions to the cell theory, but they have some characteristics of living things. What is one of these characteristics?

They are made up of many specialized cells.

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They contain genetic material.

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They reproduce by mitosis.

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They contain chlorophyll.

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The correct option is B They contain genetic material.
Option : (b)

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Viruses are exceptions to the cell theory, but they have some characteristics of living things. What is one of these characteristics?

The correct option is B They contain genetic material. Option : (b)

The correct option is B They contain genetic material.
Option : (b)